Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 - Outstanding overall at around $99.

True Wireless

Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300

78Great

$150

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True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.3

8.5

Calls

8.1

8.0

Value

8.5

9.6

Price (USD)

$150

$99

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

AMIRON 3002024
Melomania A10020251 yr newer

What differsAMIRON 300Melomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Top codec: LDAC; aptX Lossless
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Wear detection: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP54; IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

AMIRON 300Melomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $150; $99
HearWiki score: 78; 86
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2× 10 mm driver; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 25 Ω
Sensitivity: 95 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 10 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 7 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 38 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 66 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 4.4 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 51.3 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IP54; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$150	$99
HearWiki score	78 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	2× 10 mm driver	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	25 Ω
Sensitivity	95 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	10 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	7 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	38 h	39 h
Full charge time	120 min	66 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	4.4 g	9.4 g
Case weight	51.3 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	IP54	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes

What reviewers said

Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300

The Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 true wireless earbuds deliver a comfortable, premium listening experience with strong battery life and modern connectivity, including LDAC and multipoint support. While they don't break new ground in features, they perform solidly for everyday use, with hybrid ANC, wireless charging, and an IP54 rating adding practical value. The main trade-off is a higher price point that may not fully justify the overall sound quality or stability of multi-device connections.

Pro:Excellent battery life, with up to 10 hours per charge and 38 hours with the case
Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC audio alongside SBC and AAC codecs
Pro:Hybrid active noise cancellation and transparency mode for versatile listening

Con:Multipoint connection stability can be inconsistent during dual-device use
Con:Sound quality may not meet expectations at the premium price point
Con:Feature set feels standard rather than innovative for the cost

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 are true wireless earbuds that deliver a versatile feature set at a mid-range price. They combine adaptive active noise cancellation with high-resolution wireless audio support, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, along with a comfortable, water-resistant design. With a lengthy total battery life and convenient extras like wireless charging and multipoint, they aim to be a well-rounded daily companion.

Pro:Excellent codec support including LDAC and aptX Lossless
Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
Pro:Long total battery life with wireless charging case

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:Touch controls may take time to master
Con:No mention of ear tips or fit accessories in specs

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